Kim Rose

Actionable guidance on internal communication, psychology & storytelling. People Ops turned Writer. Documenting my journey using the power of one.

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victim mindset + no action

like

crying over spilled milk + never cleaning it up

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• Don’t know what to communicate
• Aren’t effectively communicating what you should

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Effective internal business communication, simplified:

1. Understand what needs to be communicated
2. Communicate clearly and follow through

It’s a matter of clarity and consistency.

So if communication is failing, it’s because you either:

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The modern communication stack:

1. Misalignment
2. Silence
3. Mixed messages

Break free or your team stays stuck forever.

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Ever wondered how Madonna folds her fitted sheets? It’s not just about the method—it’s about making any mundane topic intriguing. Here’s the trick.

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Is text messaging async or sync?

Most say async, but 97% of texts are read within 30 seconds—pretty sync, right?

Sure, you can respond later, but it disrupts your flow.

For true async, embrace long-form writing. Stay focused and don’t let those texts derail you!

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people are walking around life with their umbilical cord in their hand,

looking for somewhere to plug it in....

-Dan Kenny

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people think a career in Internal Communication is:

an internal postal service
social events like happy hours & Pizza Fridays

What it actually is:

being a broker of understanding
connecting employees to the bigger picture
a critical business function

that's literally it.

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"Tech workers barely get 30 minutes of uninterrupted time. Constant distractions from communication tools keep them from deep work." - Sam Corcos, Co-Founder of Levels

💡 Is your team struggling to focus? It's time to rethink how we communicate.

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Decision-Making 101

start with uncertainty.
turn uncertainty into clarity.
turn that into courage.
into action.
into momentum.
into growth.
into confidence.
start small.

And build from there.

[Kim Rose @WriterRose]

Decision-Making 101

start with uncertainty.
turn uncertainty into clarity.
turn that into courage.
into action.
into momentum.
into growth.
into confidence.
start small.

And build from there.

[Kim Rose @WriterRose]

What makes HR so challenging? The real story is more intense than you think

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What I thought would improve internal communication:

🎖️ Fancy new software
🎖️ Funny emails
🎖️ Formal approvals

What actually improved internal communication:

💡 Team conversations
💡 Timely feedback
💡 Trust and transparency

Intrinsic rewards > status rewards.

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Internal comms is more than pretty outputs....

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@jspector write that thing you're grateful for

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@evielync you model this so well Ev!

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@The_MMW invest

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@parkerworth

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The power of a digital detox:

-Audit your digital consumption daily
-Set boundaries for screen time and stick to them
-Engage in offline activities regularly
-Practice mindfulness when using digital devices
-Prioritize quality content over quantity to avoid digital junk food

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@ash_lmb I love it @ash_lmb. The vibe is YOU and it’s easy, simple and not a typical marketing site trying to sell me something :)

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✨Eating right
✨Moving your body
✨Getting enough sleep

The little stuff that makes all the difference.

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90% of creating a "focused" writing session is really just: